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Old 03-23-2004, 05:56 AM
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just came back from oil change, and ecu reflash becuase of 2003 02 sesnor issues...

Now I have..

1. Somewhat rough idle, both with a/c on and off.

2. Intermittent difficulty starting - it usually ( and used to) turn right over with just a quick turn of thye key. Now might crank for 5 seconds and never catch, but will start if I stop and try again.

3. Power down somewhat.

I am thinking vacuum leak somewhere - but not getting any codes.

Car has bi-pipe and hyperboost valves (no chip -no really, none)

hyperboost valves are a year old and have not been re-lubricated.


No codes on VAG

any thoughts?
Old 03-23-2004, 06:04 AM
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Default First run a TBA.

If things don't smooth out, ask the dealer if they have the ability to flash the "old" program back in for comparison's sake. It might be program related.
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Default Oh, after the TBA, drive the car for a week or two...

before you go back to the dealer.
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What about the pesky coolant temp sensor? Has not happen to me, but sounds like what others had.
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Default I had that...

It was a combined issue of a coolant temp sender and an MAF starting to go bad. Replaced them both and the car was back to full boost.
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A vote for a failing MAF here. Also, time to relube those valves.
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Default Re: List of symptoms...any thoughts

I have pressure tester and a spare ecu if it will help, near SMU
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cool! I will let you know
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Hmmmm. Reformed? Where's you're beloved SIG??
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